‘Samaritan’ with Sylvester Stallone breaks with the superheroes of Marvel, DC and even Rambo

Breaking the typical superhero patterns that the film and entertainment industry has been showing for years, Amazon Prime Video ventures once again to win new audiences as it has already done with “The Boys”, the irreverent series that has become one of the his greatest hits. Now, try to replicate that success, but in a film with Sylvester Stallone.

The actor has spent decades appearing as one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, one of the toughest in cinema, one of the indestructible in the industry, and one of the strongest men we’ve seen on screen and from whom audiences can hardly tear ourselves apart. he thought, with the image of Rambo, a character who has haunted him forever in his career. Although he has already appeared in James Gunn’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” and will repeat for Vol. 3.

Beyond his multiple successes as an actor and producer, Sylvester Stallone was missing a piece in his career, even if he hadn’t pursued it, his fans and audiences had been waiting for it for years. Surely this would not have been the idea, but ‘Samaritan’ ensures success, the film which opens this August 26th on the Amazon Prime Video streaming platform, it will definitely get you out of the default mold, but not far from the action.

With special effects, punches, punches again and Sylvester Stallone. The formula may seem simple, but it is usually so effective that Prime Video has decided to repeat it in the movie ‘Samaritan’ with the certainty that it will captivate fans of one of the most iconic actors in action cinema, and that it is now loaded with mysticism and much, much power as a hero.

Stallone and Javon “Wanna” Walton, who became celebrities thanks to the series “Euphoria” (HBO 2019), are the stars of this action thriller which will debut exclusively on Prime Video, the streaming platform of the commercial giant. Amazon email. Without much ado and in the midst of the news of the actor’s divorce.

“Samaritan” offers a niche audience what they expect from the film: being dazzled by Stallone’s physical power, spending time with the thrills releasing adrenaline, and enjoying the way a superhero saves an entire city while delivering a message of hope to society.

Action, fantasy, suspense and Stallone for the first time as a superhero

The plot revolves around Sam Cleary (played by Walton), a 13-year-old boy who suspects a fallen superhero is hiding behind the lonely image of his neighbor, Mr. Smith (Stallone).

Granite City is the city where events unfold, a city destroyed by the chaos, crime and lack of values ​​of some of its neighbors that frighten many others who yearn for Samaritan to return.

Up until 20 years ago, he was in charge of keeping Granite City forever, but the fire during a clash with his archenemy Nemesis caused him to lose track and everyone thinks he’s dead then.

Everyone except young Sam, who is pretty sure Mr. Smith and Samaritan are the same person and that he must convince him to save the city from ruin.

Some of us bring the experience and the younger the energy “, joked Stallone during a press conference with the international media attended by EFE.

In addition, the New York-based interpreter assured that he worked with Walton in a “very relaxed” environment because the boy is “very intelligent” and adapted “quickly” to his role in the film.

Action, fantasy and suspense come together in this production whose cast is completed by Dominican Dascha Polanco (“Orange Is The New Black”), Pilou Asbæk (“Borgen”) and Moises Arias (“Hannah Montana”).

I am very proud to represent the Latin community by playing the role of Tiffany (Sam’s mother), a woman in difficulty who makes great sacrifices but always has time to educate her son “, explained Polanco in an interview with EFE before the premiere. of “Samaritan”.

Polanco said it was an “honor” to work with Stallone and referred to his co-star Javon “Wanna” Walton: “He’s very good, he has a spectacular future but he also has a better heart.”

A repeated formula to guarantee success and audience

“Samaritan” is directed by Julius Avery (“Overlord”) and the screenplay is by Bragi F. Schut (“Escape Room”) in a 101-minute film suitable for anyone aged 13 and up.

For its part, Braden Aftergood along with Stallone himself are the executive producers of this film, which will be the first production so far this year in which the historic actor will participate.

Now I enjoy acting as much or more than when I was 30 or 35. When you think you know everything, you know nothing, ”Stallone said at the” Samaritan “promotional event.

53 years of experience on the big screen testify to Stallone, who swill always be remembered as Rocky or Rambo and whose figure has been linked to a sort of legend that binds him to action films with a moral.

A so far foolproof formula that some might find something like “coffee for true coffee lovers”, but usually carries some more than notable audience records with it. (Guillermo Azábal / With information from EFE).